By James Myers, OAN Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:33 AM
Former President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he had been briefed by intelligence officials about Iranian attempts to assassinate him and that he believes Iran will “try again.”
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“Iran is threatening my life. The entire U.S. military is watching and waiting,” Trump, 78, wrote on Truth Social just hours after suspect Ryan Wesley Routh was indicted on charges of an assassination attempt on Trump's golf course earlier this month.
“Iran has already tried and it didn't work, but they will try again. It's not a good situation for anyone,” he continued.
“I am surrounded by more men, guns and weapons than I have ever seen in my life. I am grateful to Congress for unanimously approving significant funding for the Secret Service. There were zero votes against and it is completely bipartisan.”
“It's good to see Republicans and Democrats united on something. Attacking a former president is a death wish for the attacker!”
The Trump campaign announced that 45Number The president has faced two assassination attempts in 2024 alone.
July 13NumberIn 1960, Thomas Matthew Crooks was shot and hit by a bullet that grazed his ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old Crooks was instantly shot and killed by Secret Service agents.
In addition, on September 15thNumberA Secret Service agent spotted Ryan Wesley Routh playing golf in a hedge near President Trump's West Palm Beach golf course.
Routh, who fled the scene, was arrested several hours later and could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Iran has so far denied allegations of US interference in its internal affairs.
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